1 Contains
| DB identifier | Type | Name |
|---|---|---|
| IPR001524 | Conserved_site | Glycoside hydrolase, family 6, conserved site |
| Type: | Family | Name: | 1, 4-beta cellobiohydrolase |
| Description: | O-Glycosyl hydrolases () are a widespread group of enzymes that hydrolyse the glycosidic bond between two or more carbohydrates, or between a carbohydrate and a non-carbohydrate moiety. A classification system for glycosyl hydrolases, based on sequence similarity, has led to the definition of 85 different families [, ]. This classification is available on the CAZy (CArbohydrate-Active EnZymes) web site.The 1,4-beta cellobiohydrolase family plays a central role in the recycling of plant biomass. The biological conversion of cellulose to glucose generally requires three types of hydrolytic enzymes: Endoglucanases, which cut internal beta-1,4-glucosidic bonds; exocellobiohydrolases that cut the dissaccharide cellobiose from the non-reducing end of the cellulose polymer chain; and beta-1,4-glucosidases, which hydrolyze the cellobiose and other short cello-oligosaccharides to glucose. | Short Name: | Beta_cellobiohydrolase |
| DB identifier | Type | Name |
|---|---|---|
| IPR001524 | Conserved_site | Glycoside hydrolase, family 6, conserved site |
